Remich
Remich (Luxembourgish: [Réimech] Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help)) is a commune with city status in south-eastern Luxembourg, capital of the canton Remich.
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| Coordinates: 49°32′40″N 6°22′0″E / 49.54444°N 6.36667°ECoordinates: 49°32′40″N 6°22′0″E / 49.54444°N 6.36667°E | |
| Country | 22x20px Luxembourg |
| Canton | Remich |
| Commune | Remich |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jacques Sitz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.3 km2 (2.0 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 253 m (830 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 142 m (466 ft) |
| Population (2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,632 |
| • Density | 685/km2 (1,775/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| LAU2 | LU00008007 |
| Website | Official website |
History
Remich was a Roman settlement called Remacum. This name changed to the present nameː Remich.[3]
On 24 February 1843, Remich was officially made a city together with Luxembourg City, Diekirch, Grevenmacher, Echternach, Wiltz and Vianden.[4]
Geography
Remich lies on the left bank of the Moselle river, which forms part of the border between Luxembourg and Germany.
The commune is the smallest in Luxembourg in area. It has an area of 5.3 km2 (2.0 sq mi).[1] The altitude is 142–253 m (466–830 ft) high.
Remich is surrounded by three communes of Luxembourg: Stadtbredimus to the north, Schengen to the south and Bous to the west. To the northeast, the commune borders the Palzem municipality of the Germersheim district in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate; and to the southeast Perl of the Merzig-Wadern district in the German state of Saarland.
Population
There were 3,632 persons living in the commune in 2017,[2] for a population density of 685.3 inhabitants/km².
Evolution of the population in Remich
Twin towns
Gallery
- Kirche Remich 02.jpg
Saint-Étienne church, Remich.
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Geese in the Moselle rive, Remich.
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Town hall.
- Mosel river bridge at Remich Luxemburg by night, as seen from the German side - panoramio.jpg
Moselle river bridge by night, seen from the German side
Related pages
References
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- Official website (in French)